A union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.

leading the charge for the 28th Amendment so we the people govern the United States — not big money, not unions, and not corporations.The Amendment process is well on its way to help set reasonable spending limits in our political elections, so that all Americans – regardless of net worth – can take responsibility for our lives, govern ourselves, and honor our national destiny.

A forthright liberal voice of this nation. We work to advocate progressive stances on civil rights and liberties, social and economic justice, sensible foreign policy, and sustainable environmental policy. ADA advances this agenda by maintaining an active and visible presence nationwide, raising the level of debate on the side of the progressive movement and taking action on the national level. By working together with other like-minded organizations when we can and alone when we have to, we will never shy away from issues or opposition.

APN’s mission is to educate and persuade the American public and its leadership to support and adopt policies that will lead to comprehensive, durable, Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Arab peace, based on a two-state solution, guaranteeing both peoples security, and consistent with U.S. national interests. We also work to ensure Israel’s future and the viability of Israel’s democracy and Jewish character through education, activism and advocacy in the United States, and by mobilizing American support for Shalom Achshav

Strives to strengthen the Arab community in the Chicago area by building its capacity to be an active agent for positive social change…Strategies include community organizing, advocacy, education, providing social services, leadership development, cultural outreach and forging productive relationships with other communities.

BISC is the only progressive organization that is solely focused on ballot measure campaigns. We work across the many national and state policy, organizing, and political organizations, to provide our partners the tools they need to run successful ballot measure campaigns that move progressive policies forward.

Seeks to create a rational and effective criminal and civil justice system that treats all people fairly and equally by reducing mass incarceration, closing the justice gap, and ensuring racial equality within these systems.

Campaigned against police crimes committed primarily against the poor and people of color. The Alliance initiated a campaign to Stop Police Crimes. Victims of those crimes and their families are actively involved. The Alliance is organizing for passage of legislation to establish an elected Civilian Police Accountability Council that holds police officers accountable for crimes such as assault, murder, torture, and racial profiling.

During the past sixty days CAPA climate group has been meeting in planning sessions with local 350.org. members and Go Green members from local communities to develop preliminary plans on how to help local communities like Wilmette, Glenview, Skokie and others to establish plans to transition to renewable energy. We have also been working with communities like Evanston, Highland Park, and Oak Park who have made progress in making the transition to renewable energy to learn how we can incorporate best practices into these plans. We will continue to refine plans in the weeks ahead.

Dedicated to advocating for public policies that curb and can ultimately end homelessness. Our organization leads strategic campaigns, community outreach, and public policy initiatives that target the lack of affordable housing in metropolitan Chicago and across Illinois.

National alliance of US-based grassroots organizing (GRO) groups organizing to build an agenda for power for working and poor people and communities of color. We understand that there are important connections between the local issues we work on and the global context, and we see ourselves as part of an international movement for global justice.

Nonpartisan watchdog group whose mission is to promote open, ethical, and accountable government at the local, state, and national levels by educating and mobilizing the people of Illinois.ommon Cause achieves its goals through the hard work of a national office of staff and volunteers in Washington DC, as well as state organizations located across the nation and nearly 400,000 members and supporters. Common Cause Illinois is a state office of the national organization, and its Board focuses on promoting open, ethical, accountable government here in Illinois. After re-launching the state chapter in 2012, we continue to advance landmark reforms to create a stronger voice for every Illinoisan, from improving access to the polls to getting big money out of politics. Some of our recent accomplishments include work done with the Just Democracy coalition to pass Same Day Registration and our recent Fair Elections referendum victory with 79% of voters saying “Yes” to a small donor matching program.

Network of advocates and activists around the country fighting for the dignity and rights of immigrants in detentionDetention Watch Network (DWN) members are working at the national, regional and local levels to fight against detention and deportation, while advocating for humane and just immigration police.

This new FAS was still motivated by its original mission but looked to broaden and diversify its network of supporters to include all who want to reduce nuclear dangers and ultimately prevent global catastrophe. With your support, FAS will continue to strengthen its network of experts and thinkers to uphold its mission established in 1945: strive to make the world a safer, more informed place.

Non-partisan public interest group that conducts research and advocates reforms to promote public participation in government, address the role of money in politics and encourage integrity, accountability, and transparency in government.

Partnership of faith-based organizations committed to enacting fair and humane immigration reform that reflects our mandate to welcome the stranger and treat all human beings with dignity and respect. Coalition members work together to advocate for just and equitable immigration policies, educate faith communities, and serve immigrant populations around the country.

Iindependent and non-partisan membership organization dedicated to reforming U.S. foreign policy by mobilizing and organizing the broad majority of Americans who want a foreign policy based on diplomacy, law and cooperation.

A nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy

Open Communities works with local and regional groups to advance programs and policies at all levels of government that promote welcoming, inclusive and just communities, and facilitate grassroots support.

Campaigning for health, justice, and sustainability. The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children’s health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics. We are the only organization in the US focused exclusively on promoting the views and interests of the nation’s estimated 50 million organic and socially responsible consumers.

Pursuing a long-term program to economically empower all Americans. The Patriot Majority Action Plan will create and protect opportunities for all Americans, while making our country stronger here at home and across the world; non-partisan

To make America safer by allowing the federal, state, and local governments to more effectively regulate who can own guns, what kind of guns they can own, and what restrictions can be placed on the use and possession of guns.

THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE COALITION: A united and diverse group of organizations working to select a gubernatorial candidate for The People who is the choice of The People
and who will run on a platform created and supported by The People

Only organization of its kind, acting as a key inside-outside organizer and trusted partner for all facets of the progressive movement and connecting grassroots leaders and organizations to champion lawmakers in Congress. Our mission is to build the collective power that brings the progressive movement together to deliver results on the issues that matter to all Americans.

Reclaim Chicago is a people-led movement devoted to getting corporate interests out of municipal government and reclaiming government as a means for ensuring justice, promoting equality and improving the lives of ALL people. Partnered with NNU – National Nurses Union

Illegitimacy of the entire fascist regime Trump is moving to install. Trump promises to inflict repression and suffering on people in this country, to deport millions, to increase violence up to the use of nuclear weapons on people across the globe, and to inflict catastrophes upon the planet itself.

Illegitimacy of the entire fascist regime Trump is moving to install. Trump promises to inflict repression and suffering on people in this country, to deport millions, to increase violence up to the use of nuclear weapons on people across the globe, and to inflict catastrophes upon the planet itself.

To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth;To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources. To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.

Swing Districts are places where the winner of the last House of Representatives election was determined by a thin margin. Swing Left helps you find and commit to supporting progressives in your closest Swing District so that you can help ensure we take back the House in 2018.

Assist and support efforts to elect Democratic candidates at the local, state, and national levels.
Coordinate campaign and other election efforts with other Democratic organizations.
Recruit and train new precinct committeemen and women.
Facilitate communication about events and news to the public and between campaigns, volunteers, precinct committeemen and committeewomen and Democratic organizations.
Inform the public about the important issues facing district residents and all Americans.
Build an effective and responsive organization to facilitate these primary goals and objectives.

A united and diverse group of organizations working to select a gubernatorial candidate for The People who is the choice of The People and who will run on a platform created and supported by The People

Works to demolish the very foundation of anti-gay prejudice. Our philosophy is simple: We attack the underpinnings of homophobia by debunking harmful lies, discrediting hateful myths, and countering anti-gay organizations. By chipping away at the underlying ignorance that fuels anti-LGBT attitudes, we can ultimately win our fight for fairness and achieve full equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people worldwide.

Works to demolish the very foundation of anti-gay prejudice. Our philosophy is simple: We attack the underpinnings of homophobia by debunking harmful lies, discrediting hateful myths, and countering anti-gay organizations. By chipping away at the underlying ignorance that fuels anti-LGBT attitudes, we can ultimately win our fight for fairness and achieve full equality for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people worldwide.

We are a non-profit clearing house of organizations and people who care about social and economic justice, getting big money out of politics, fair elections, and a healthy planet. Our intent is to introduce the public to groups that are working on these issues and match them with their areas of interest at the local, state and national levels. It is our feeling that, at this very critical time in our history, our diverse groups must be ready to come together at a moment’s notice to unite on various issues.

United Working Families has a mission to organize working families, strengthen their voices on issues of racial, social and economic justice, and challenge the corporate dominance of a two-party system by lifting up our issues and our champions.

National leader in the fight to promote a more progressive national security strategy. Our campaign-style operation aggressively attacks right-wing distortion while pushing our elected leaders to stand up against the politicization of our national security.

To mobilizes people living in the United States to stand up and stop war on the world, repression and torture carried out by the US government. We take action, regardless of which political party holds power, to expose the crimes of our government, from war crimes to systematic mass incarceration, and to put humanity and the planet first.